Dominican Pavilion (Commons-B)
A Tropical Land of Vibrance and Growth

Dominican Republic

A Tropical Land of Vibrance and Growth

The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, the second-largest island in the
Caribbean Sea.
The country has abundant nature including a mountain range that tops 3,000 metres and Lake Enriquillo,
praised by Columbus as the most beautiful scenery in the world.
The pavilion celebrates the country’s colourful culture, history, music, dance and traditions.
It also includes exhibits about its carnival, with its extravagant masks and costumes, as well as photos
highlighting the country’s worldwide presence through baseball and volleyball.
Find out why this tropical paradise is a beacon of stability, how it transformed into a fast-growing
economy, and why over 11 million tourists visit its shores each year.